Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has approved an automatic ticket for the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole candidate of the party for her re-election bid.
The Kogi State Working Committee of the party ratified an automatic ticket for the Senator on Thursday, as part of the decision reached at a meeting held in Lokoja, the state capital.
Members of the committee unanimously endorsed the ratification as earlier granted by the State Chairman, Muhammed Sani Gambo.
The committee also affirmed Senator Natasha’s leadership of the PDP in the state, citing her consistent support and financial backing for the party’s activities and structure.
Speaking at the meeting, members of the working committee praised her performance on the floor of the Senate, saying she has continued to make the party proud through purposeful representation.
Beyond her legislative duties, the committee highlighted her impact in Kogi Central through empowerment programs, describing her investments in infrastructure development as outstanding. These include the construction of schools and markets, provision of housing accommodation, and skills training initiatives for constituents.
The PDP assured the senator of its continued loyalty and support, declaring her the unanimous choice for the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial race.